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S178 MPR

1998 Vauxhall Brava

Grey Diesel 2499cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

134,764 mi
Last recorded134,764 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 1998 Vauxhall Brava115,911 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS178 MPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelBrava
Year1998
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,499cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2019 134,764 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded under bonnet next to brake servo (1.1.11 (c))

Drive chain excessively worn Rear diff bearing has excessive play lightly to brake up (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis split and holed within shocker mount x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Front cross member holed top and bottom various holes (2.1.2 (e) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel hose corroded Metal fuel pipes (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Leaf spring has slight wear in an anchor pin and/or bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

Prop shaft bearing has slight play Rear prop front section (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Various under body and component corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 164,752 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering Front crossmember holed within in 30cm of steering box (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slight play

Offside Rear Indicator lens holed but covered with tape not showing white light

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear diff seal slight oil leak

Various underbody and component corrosion including all pipes

Pass 9 Nov 2017 153,634 miles

Front crossmember has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2017 153,627 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front crossmember has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 142,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Trailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear parking brake limits only just met

various signs of light corrosion to vehicle under side

Pass 21 Oct 2015 129,860 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 129,852 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 117,595 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,974 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 111,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2013 111,002 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2012 110,041 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 100,023 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 100,023 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 94,249 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 94,249 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2009 91,874 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 89,563 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 29 Dec 2006 86,538 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Pass 19 Dec 2005 83,360 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Brava?

Based on 90,327 MOT tests across 11,915 vehicles.

64.8%
Pass Rate
5,344
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
11,915
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 8,298
fog lamp not working 4,179
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,702
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 3,699
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3,527
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S178 MPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava in Grey with a 2,499cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 1998 Vauxhall Brava models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 115,911 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Brava fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 8,298 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S178 MPR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Brava typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 28 years old, this Vauxhall Brava is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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S178 MPR is a 1998 Vauxhall Brava, first registered on 9 November 1998.

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